Day 183 – Mildura – Home – Sunny 21

We said our good-byes to Pat, Joy and the kids and went to visit Nonu at the block, he seems to be doing well. So while Glenn cut the lawns, Paige chattered to Nonu who didn’t have a clue what she was talking about, I was taking photos of the place and Levi was chasing the lawn mower around because he had forgotten what one was.

Paige showing off her battle scars to Nonu Grande.

Levi was petrified of Nonu saying “He’s going to bite me”.

I told him he can’t bite you, he doesn’t have any teeth.

By 11.30am we were on the road to Echuca, we had stopped at Swan Hill for lunch and it wasn’t until we stopped, I started to feel like crap. We got to Echuca and Glenn decided that he could drive the 140km home, so we did.

Francis and Paige.

Just like home.

Having a Cuppa.

What?

See Ya Little Man.

We arrived home at 8pm, Paige was so excited, the rest of us were fairly calm and hesitant.

The kids rediscovered their toys, which was after we had to show them were there rooms where, they had forgotten. Levi couldn’t believe all the trucks and trains he had, he was very overwhelmed.

Not long after we had got in, there was a little knock at the door, they let themselves in.

“Hello, the door was open”.

It was Robyn, she is crazy, she couldn’t wait. Little sweetie.

Thank-you to everyone who followed the blog.

Glenn is going to go through and edit all of my mistakes,

and sentences that do not make sense.

Ciao Anna

Day 182 – Mildura – sunny 22

I didn’t hesitate to book in with Pat to have a haircut before we arrived in town, So I was being pampered while Glenn took the kids to the park.

Visiting in the afternoon to Auntie Francis and Uncle Charlie’s, it was great to catch up with them as we hadn't seen them 6 months ago, because of our little trip to Adelaide Hospital.

Day 181 – Port Germien to Mildura – sunny 23

We didn’t mind the drive to Broken Hill and enjoyed the wild flowers especially the Stuart Desert Peas, they are gorgeous. We stopped and had some lunch, we were thinking of staying the night here and then decided last minute to drive to Mildura, now that is a boring driving. The kids travelled really well for a long day, but Glenn and I couldn’t believe how bland this road was, this is what we thought the Nullabor was going to be like. Arrived at Pat and Joy’s late, had dinner, the kids crashed they were so buggered. We caught up with the local goss and their travels to America, it was so good to see them, but on the same token it now feels we hadn’t gone anywhere, as this was the place we left from.

Day 180 – Port Germien – sunny 22



Smiley Faces all round



Out I go this morning with bucket in one hand, crab nets, fishing line and squid jig in the other. The sun was out and there was hardly any wind, the crabs did start to come in and then BANG, I caught a squid I was dancing like a little kid. Stoked because now I knew that they were down there I could cast out all day. Glenn and the kids came just at the right time to clean the 2 crabs and 3 squid, I had so much fun.



The professional way to pick up crabs



The rest of the day was spent relaxing as Glenn and I both felt a tad lethargic, that would be right to go home and be sick.

Day 179 – Whyalla to Port Germien – sunny 20



We told Levi to stop whinging or go and catch a taxi, so he did.
Glenn asked him if he had any money, he said no.
Then he walked across to the car and asked Glenn for money......
Glenn told him to get in the car.

I caved and got a cabin for the night, I couldn’t be bothered putting up the camper for just one night again. At the end of our walk on the 1532m jetty it was beautiful and sunny but windy, we lasted half an hour out there crabbing before we started to walk back.

Paige in Shanghai.

Levi and Grizz.

Cheeky boys.

Run Paige the tides coming in!

We decided to stay another night and give the crab fishing a chance, Glenn went out after dinner and came back with 3, he did have 5 other females but didn’t realize he was allowed to keep them.

Day 178 – Lipson Cove to Whyalla – sunny 21

At it again.

I know you going to think we are nuts, we went back again to Tumby Bay this morning it was like the squid were calling me.
(Sssshhhh listen "AAAANNNNNAAA AAAANNNNNAAA" see)
I even dreamt of luring them last night. We stayed for an hour and got another 3, dragging my feet with my head bowed and clinging onto my most precious Lure, I walk off the jetty for the last time.

We searched the jetty at Arno Bay for ink but alas we found none so so sad, we decided to have lunch here instead. At Cowell we did the same thing, but all the fishing seemed to be quieter the further North we went, so we have given up on finding anymore squid and camped at Whyalla.

We have to come home sooner or later.
I wish it was later!

Day 177 – Tumby Bay to Lipson Cove – sunny 21

Sunrise on Tumby Bay jetty

Paige with a couple of squid.

Levi not as keen to hold them as Paige.

Glenn came back with 5 squid from his morning expedition.

My First Squid  not very big but hey who said size matters?

So before leaving Tumby Bay we gave it one more shot at squidding on the jetty, well it paid off with 7 Squid in 20mins. 
I had so much fun, I was catching while Glenn was cleaning them at the start of the jetty, Paige was the transporter, carrying them to Dad. It was all going smoothly until one of the squid was a tad too fresh, and when Paige saw those tentacles open up walking down to Glenn her curiosity got the better of her, she poked the squid right in the beak with her finger.
It was  only stuck for a little while, until Dad Stabbed It.
The squid that is!
Deciding to take a break and go for some lunch, I was addicted and had to go back for another try. We took it in turns, ½ hour each, this time I got 2 more and Glenn got another 1.

Camped at Lipson Cove cooking lunch.

Relaxing on the beach at Lipson Cove

Any spare moment its Blanket time.

The drive to Lipson Cove was only short, we had so much fun during the day, after dinner we packed the kids in the car with the DVD player and went back to Tumby Bay for more Squid, we got another 8, I just couldn’t get enough.

Day 176 – Port Lincoln to Tumby Bay – sunny 20

Tumby Bay Jetty

Anna fishing for Squid

The purpose for coming to Tumby Bay was for the squid, which we would have no luck with today, it was a full moon. After our short drive there and setting up, I then had to drive all the way back to pick up my Visa Card I once again left at a shop. I was not happy.

Paige Drawing in comfort

The rug I had nearly completed and then had to redo,
because of two missing rows. Bummer.

Glenn and the kids went squidding, not that Glenn could do much with the kids running up abd down the jetty, so he resigned to buying them lunch and playing in the park until I returned.


Levi with some old friends



Day 175 – Port Lincoln – overcast 16

The first couple of kilometres into Port Lincoln National Park were fairly dull, until we got to Fisherman’s Point. It would have been really nice camping in here with some great views, at least we would know for next time.

How good it is to be a kid.

World Cup action!

We met Shannel, her best friend Maria and Jordan at Del Gorno’s for lunch, meeting people we hadn’t seen for such a long time you would think would feel strange but we all got along really well and it was great to see them happy.

Jordon and Glenn

Shannel (right) and her friend Maria.

Glenn tried his hand at squidding after dinner, his luck is changing, he came back with 2. Yummm.

Day 174 – Port Lincoln – Overcast 16

Waking to a drizzling morning we stuck around the camp until 12pm when Glenn and the kids dropped me off at Hair Worx in town. I was being pampered for a few hours, Full Body Wax, Pedicure and then a 1 hour Massage, I was floating when I got out of there they did an amazing job.

Paige on a jetty at Lincoln.

Paige with Makybe Diva

Levi with Makybe Diva

Caught up with family we hadn’t since for years, Shannel (niece) dropped in to say hello at the salon, we booked lunch for tomorrow to catch up.

After a little shopping Glenn picked me up, Paige had her stitches taken out at Port Lincoln Hospital. Mmmm that is 3 Hospitals in 1 State in 6 Months.

Day 173 – Coffin Bay to Port Lincoln – overcast 15

Glenn was like an addict, he went again this morning and back with 3 more.

We were certainly not in a rush still packing at 10.30, and then having brekky at the Beachcomber, we set off at 11.30pm.

This is the end of all new things for us, most of the places we stop at now we have visited before.

When we think of home the 6 months seem so short, but when we think back to Flinders Ranges and Ayers Rock with Ruth and Kevin it seems a lifetime ago we were there.

Day 172 - Coffin Bay - Overcast 14

Glenn was gone like a shot before daylight, the kids and I slothed around the camp.

He arrived glowing, not only from the wind burn but also from the tub of 8 salmon he had just caught. I learnt very fast how to fillet fish and we turned the fridge to freezer.

Just a little happy

The Kids loved them as much as Dad



Anna the filleting freak



By 2.30pm Glenn was determined that I was going to catch one, so in the car we headed over the sand dunes, where I thought he would never go again. The water was so cold it hurt my legs, I didn’t know how Glenn could stand it, my first fish was a small one, just a warm up.

I was so exited I wet my pants. (only joking)

 

Then I brought in a 63cm beauty, awesome. Unfortunately I let the next two go, “ Hold the line tight” Glenn is yelling in the back of my ear. I wasn’t allowed another turn.